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Smoking appears to increase the risk of abdominal aortic aneurysm, particularly among current smokers, reports a recent meta-analysis. The risk appears to taper with a lower number of cigarette sticks smoked per day.
Use of rifaximin as a follow-on medication after successful treatment of Clostridium difficile infection in frail elderly patients appears to halve recurrence rate, according to the results of the RAPID* trial. However, the results do not rule out the possibility of no effect.
Male patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) appear to use erectile dysfunction medications more frequently than those without the disease, with the association persisting regardless of a history of IBD surgery, according to a study.
Asthma appears to be associated with inflammatory bowel diseases, such as Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, a recent study suggests.
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy leads to a lower rate of major complications compared with percutaneous catheter drainage in high-risk patients with acute cholecystitis, according to a study.
Treatment with μ-opioid-receptor antagonists is relatively safe and effective in the management of patients with opioid-induced constipation, as reported in a recent study.
There appear to be sex-related differences in terms of inflammatory bowel disease onset, such that childhood Crohn’s disease (CD) is more common in males, reports a new study.
Special Reports
There is an increasing number of studies that shed light on the importance of our gut microbiota. Probiotics are live microorganisms that confer health benefits on the host when administered in adequate amounts. With new data emerging about their proposed benefits in maintaining intestinal health, probiotics continue to gain popularity amongst consumers.
Advancements in genomics has paved the way for better classifications of colorectal cancers (CRC) and the use of precision therapy.
Last August, the article 'Role of General Practitioners in Early Detection of Inflammatory Bowel Disease' highlighted proper screening and early specialist referral by the general practitioner (GP) as vital components in reducing the burden of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). This year, the focus is on the role of GPs in co-managing a patient with IBD at the follow-up phase.
Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), including simple steatosis and nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), is widely considered as the liver manifestation of the metabolic syndrome. It is a major cause of liver disease worldwide and its prevalence is expected to rise in tandem with the rising prevalence of obesity and diabetes mellitus. Recently, MIMS Doctor spoke to Associate Professor Dr Wah Kheong Chan, a Consultant Physician and Gastroenterologist at the University of Malaya Medical Centre and University of Malaya Specialist Centre, to provide an update on NAFLD, with a particular emphasis on the use of silymarin for the treatment of NASH. Here are the highlights from the interview.
Constipation is a common disorder which adversely affects the wellbeing and quality of life of patients.1 Recently, MIMS Doctor spoke to Associate Prof Dr Raja Affendi Raja Ali on the landscape of constipation in Malaysia, emphasizing on effective and early management of the condition.
DUKORAL – Inactivated Vibrio cholerae O1 serogroup & recombinant cholera toxin B subunit (WC/rCTB) vaccine (oral) – AJ Biologics
At the recent Asian Pacific Digestive Week (APDW) 2016 held in Kobe, Japan, three prominent international experts shared their views on gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and the challenges of its management.
Conference Reports
A weekly dose escalation of regorafenib was superior to starting with the standard dose of 160 mg/day for patients with refractory metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC), according to the ReDOS* trial presented at the ASCO GI Cancers Symposium 2018.
Patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) who had primary nonresponse ─ or inadequate response to the initial loading doses ─ to an anti-tumour necrosis factor (TNF) agent were less likely to respond to second-line biologics compared with those who had secondary loss of response (LOR) or intolerance to the primary therapy, according to a systematic review and meta-analysis presented at the Crohn's & Colitis Congress (CCC) 2018 held recently in Las Vegas, Nevada, US.
Studies demonstrate conflicting findings on impact of obesity on treatment response, outcomes in IBD
Obesity does not appear to have a significant influence on treatment response and clinical outcomes in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), according to two studies presented at the 2018 Crohn’s & Colitis Congress (CCC).
Use of the gut-selective anti-integrin monoclonal antibody vedolizumab was associated with favourable treatment outcomes in patients with inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) such as ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease, according to studies presented at the 2018 Crohn’s & Colitis Congress (CCC).
Pembrolizumab demonstrated promising results in several outcomes among patients with advanced hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) whose disease progressed on or who were unable to tolerate treatment with sorafenib, findings from the KEYNOTE-224* trial show.
Rifaximin, an antibiotic that has been approved for treating IBS-D*, may also benefit patients with Crohn's disease (CD), suggests a study presented at the Crohn's & Colitis Congress (CCC) 2018.
Using the JAK* inhibitor tofacitinib as induction therapy for Crohn’s disease (CD) can promote disease remission in certain patients selected based on baseline endoscopic evidence of inflammation, according to a post hoc analysis presented at the recent Crohn's & Colitis Congress (CCC) 2018, Las Vegas, Nevada, US.
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